Production Planner

Adecco; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Planner for a 12-month fixed term position in Carlisle with strong potential for permanence. You will manage the entire manufacturing process, from creating production schedules to ensuring timely assembly completion. The role requires proven experience in production planning, strong computer skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity is ideal for experienced planners looking for dynamic roles.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules with input from Production Management.
• Generate and issue shop orders in the ERP system.
• Monitor progress and update schedules as required.
• Ensure assemblies are completed on time and returned to stock.

Skills

Production planning experience

Reading engineering drawings

Strong computer skills

Understanding of shop floor control

Knowledge of manufacturing operations

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Job description

Production Planner - 12 Month Fixed Term (Potential Permanent) - Carlisle

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of our brilliant client in Carlisle for a Production Planner. This is initially a 12 month fixed term role due to increased project demand, with strong potential to become permanent.

As a Production Planner you will manage the manufacturing process, from creating production schedules to ensuring assemblies are completed and returned to stock.

Hours: 8.00 - 16.30, 40 hours per week, flexible start and finish times
Salary: £36,720
Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules with input from Production Management
• Generate and issue shop orders in the ERP system
• Monitor progress and update schedules as required
• Ensure assemblies are completed on time and returned to stock

Experience and Skills

• Proven production planning experience in a manufacturing MRP/ERP environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material and change orders
• Strong computer skills including MRP/ERP systems, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; Oracle experience is a plus
• Understanding of shop floor control, material flow, production reporting and inventory management
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, assembly sequences, and basic mechanical concepts
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and experienced planner looking for an exciting and dynamic role.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website